Synonym of resistant

Synonym: immune, insubordinate, repellent, resistive, tolerant,

hard impervious strong tough impenetrable insusceptible unaffected unyielding waterproof water-resistant hardy immune immune to impervious to invulnerable invulnerable to protected repellent repellent of resilient sturdy unaffected by unsusceptible to imperviable to proof against

anti against defiant dissident hostile intractable opposed unwilling antagonistic combative intransigent recalcitrant averse to challenging contrary disobedient hostile to inimical to opposed to opposing rebellious unyielding unenthusiastic about disinclined to accept reluctant to accept unwilling to accept dead set against

insusceptible immune renitent resisting unassailable unsusceptible protected proof impervious invulnerable repellent resistive not liable not subject not open protected from not vulnerable safe from not exposed secure against untouched proof against allowed excused excepted relieved of clear of favoured excused from unliable favored licenced privileged safe unaffected by released from freed from irresponsible unanswerable free unaffected licensed absolved clear untouchable exempt from free from absolved from exempt spared from let off exempted from excepted from not in danger of not affected hardened to not responsible vested franchised unsupervised immune from prosecution unaccountable not answerable unresponsible spared out of control discharged released exempted liberated unbound excluded unrestricted unchecked freed walked outside cleared unshackled unrestrained relieved special let go set apart void of not liable to not subject to beat the rap off the hook

stubborn indelible permanent persistent tenacious lingering obstinate enduring fixed persisting fast ineradicable ineffaceable imperishable lasting ingrained inextirpable deep-rooted deep-seated unforgettable memorable indestructible inerasable inexpungible unexpungeable unfading haunting confirmed rememberable unerasable stirring never to be forgotten not to be forgotten hard-shell firm entrenched inannihilable firmly established hardened chronic accustomed worn long-established settled accepted staid inveterate irradicable seasoned inured valid proved set habituated dyed-in-the-wool remarkable notable extraordinary impressive striking exceptional noteworthy signal catchy significant special arresting distinguished important historic distinctive famous illustrious outstanding momentous cherished celebrated spectacular vivid consequential treasured monumental remembered eventful notorious renowned fixed in the mind out of this world great meaningful implanted embedded infixed ground-in planted eminent eye-catching conspicuous marked noble preeminent prestigious pre-eminent prominent redoubtable pronounced salient famed leading bright astral star noticeable main major arrestive luminous well known timeless immortal perpetual everlasting glorious eternal undying supreme wonderful enthralling superlative exciting observable dazzling thrilling brilliant standout surpassing mind-blowing stamped on your memory red-letter

stubborn recalcitrant difficult insubordinate rebellious defiant uncooperative unreasonable contumacious disobedient obstinate pervicacious undisciplined wayward incompliant noncompliant stroppy bolshie obstreperous restive froward rebel balky obdurate wilful headstrong refractory undisciplinable recusant unmanageable renitent uncontrollable intractable unaccommodating unwilling willful obstinately disobedient self-willed mutinous contrary ungovernable unruly dissident untoward insurgent insurrectionary bellicose revolutionary disaffected subversive dissentient resisting disorderly nonconformist iconoclastic fractious radical pugnacious seditious quarrelsome opposing turbulent insolent malcontent disloyal dissenting challenging argumentative resistive insurrectionist insubmissive treasonable threatening militant warring factious anarchistic impudent incontrollable bloody-minded awkward perverse renegade indomitable withstanding wild unyielding heretical nonconforming maverick treasonous unorthodox apostate schismatic mutinying traitorous civil disobedience riotous up in arms incorrigible individualistic armed restless treacherous sabotaging alienated attacking aggressive non-compliant truculent daring antagonistic provocative hostile bold audacious belligerent intransigent confrontational combative feisty contentious scrappy disregardful cheeky spoiling for a fight ready for a fight sassy gutsy reckless dareful mulish pigheaded inflexible uncompromising stiff-necked bull-headed unbending opinionated adamant immovable cussed dogged cantankerous pertinacious bullheaded implacable unrelenting pat hardheaded hard ossified adamantine inconvincible hardened determined unmalleable unpersuadable tenacious hard-nosed self-opinionated troublesome contrarious firm tough thrawn inexorable rigid unshakeable uncompliant indurate cross-grained iron-willed disruptive badly behaved resolute unhelpful naughty obstructive relentless errant tiresome persistent steadfast fixed single-minded strong-willed disobliging delinquent annoying vexatious rowdy ornery hard-line stubborn as a mule pig-headed unflinching unshakable disputatious sullen mischievous strong-minded unbiddable locked in unwavering discordant mean capricious hardline out of control roguish rascally diehard deaf to reason stiff unadaptable peevish hard and fast ill-natured ill-tempered erratic rock-ribbed troublemaking bad-tempered arbitrary steely persevering negative problematic attention-seeking indocile harsh warlike gladiatorial violent agonistic noisy unrestrained raucous impish dissentious brawly assaultive chippy arsey dead set on rough adverse wrong-headed misbehaving out of hand fierce rude trying morose shrewish crabby unresponsive iron stalwart irritable grumpy irrational sulky adversarial as stubborn as a mule stony unimpressible nonobservant with a will of one's own determined to have one's own way unrepentant uncompassionate impertinent hardhearted bullhead unemotional biased illogical staunch unpredictable fickle stiffened unappeasable grim cold fish proof against persuasion hanging tough resolved unbendable set in stone narky blinkered ratty shirty choleric hard-core immalleable ruthless unmovable unswayable durable merciless unalterable tough nut to crack set in one's ways unmoved unbreakable dogmatic heady opinionative on the warpath convinced remorseless unbearable undependable intolerable impossible not giving an inch prejudiced intolerant irregular immoral aberrant dysfunctional uncomplying with one's feet dug in with one's toes dug in inveterate unbudgeable loud self-indulgent declinatory refusing divergent impatient objecting declining boisterous uncontrolled ill-disciplined bad badly-behaved whiny petulant limit vociferous tempestuous uproarious narrow-minded unsettling disturbing upsetting paradoxical contrariant disagreeing clamorous rampaging socially impaired hot-tempered disturbed pesky nasty loudmouthed ill-behaved demanding troublous maladjusted exasperating malicious unrestrainable irksome uncontainable devilish wearisome lawless rambunctious inimical wrongheaded antipathetic converse incurable irrepressible roisterous unbridled rackety tumultuous distracting rip-roaring rumbustious rampageous roistering divisive raising the roof piercing screaming raising Cain booming strepitous blusterous insoluble thorny unpliable locked knotty out-of-line disrupting out-of-order causing trouble off-base tough nut hang tough cross surly unpleasant discourteous itching aggers scathing deadly vituperous terrifying intimidating cowing terrorising trenchant sharp hateful mordacious frightening browbeating caustic terrorizing destructive bullying ferocious mordant

tough strong sturdy durable hard resilient rugged stout firm solid hardy inflexible rigid stiff hardened toughened vigorous hard-wearing leathery seasoned sound substantial unbreakable indestructible inured brawny fit robust stalwart strapping cohesive conditioned dense healthy lusty mighty moulded molded steeled tight cast-iron heavy-duty long-lasting well-built withstanding hard-bitten made to last tough as nails hard as nails imperishable enduring staunch stable lasting unyielding well-made permanent shatterproof tenacious perdurable everlasting reliable bombproof adamantine impervious dependable fast strongly made armoured armored impenetrable reinforced resolute non-breakable capable indefatigable infrangible acclimatized unflagging indelible acclimatised incorruptible indissoluble secure safe invulnerable unfading built to last steely heavy rock-solid nonbreaking strengthened inexpugnable hearty serviceable hale well-constructed hefty well fresh able-bodied muscular fighting fit powerful able burly perduring diuturnal long-continued hale and hearty in good health in good condition fit as a fiddle in fine fettle in rude health physically fit persistent adherent steadfast in good shape steady nonbreakable impregnable invincible unassailable inextinguishable immortal tried-and-true established well-founded immovable irrepressible unshakable brass-bound inviolable storm-resistant stormproof well defended well-protected fixed impassible knockabout fortified well protected flourishing unattackable well fortified well-armed concrete airtight gritty spirited abiding valiant plucky intrepid headstrong stouthearted feisty undying nonperishable deathless perennial endless ineradicable safety difficult to keep down quick to bounce back quick to recover undestroyable perpetual undestructable unruinable irrefragable inexterminable immutable unwreckable unchangeable irrefrangible inextirpable eternal unalterable rolling with punches set solidified compressed compacted congealed compact accustomed habituated condensed close-grained inelastic concentrated frozen gelled walkable desensitized deadened experienced jellified stony jelled coarsened used indurate impermeable thick nonporous indurated unfeeling uncaring irreverent benumbed hard-edged inaccessible hardhearted coldhearted callous cruel hard-as-nails cynical unrepenting impious hard-boiled uncompassionate unemotional desensitised heartless unsentimental prepared contemptuous disdainful case-hardened unsubmissive unashamed obtuse obdurate pitiless thick-skinned merciless ruthless unsparing unsympathetic insensitive cold-blooded inhuman hard-hearted affectless uncharitable compassionless pachydermatous insensate remorseless stonyhearted inhumane stoney slash-and-burn take-no-prisoners unmerciful ironhearted soulless hard-nosed unkind stubborn unconcerned obstinate unbending unsusceptible determined harsh cold cold-hearted dogged stern stony-hearted relentless unmoved lacking compassion as hard as nails with a heart of stone as tough as old boots hard-headed uncompromising world-weary strict indifferent aggressive brutal inconsiderate hard-line lacking sentiment unloving adamant toughened by experience savage iron crass unwavering unresponsive bullheaded mean-spirited tactless imperceptive feelingless single-minded incurious bloodless aloof without sentiment hard-shelled rough thoughtless unpitying inattentive unaffected unsensitive oblivious cold fish inured to intolerant unforgiving doughty forceful shrewd practical realistic red-blooded two-fisted self-assertive down-to-earth matter-of-fact steel tough as old boots self-confident high-powered competitive vicious bloodthirsty fierce dog-eat-dog ferocious barbarous consolidated hard-handed packed rocky impassive unimpressionable insusceptible rock hard cutthroat severe stolid unrelenting armour-plated intransigent unfaltering hardheaded willful self-willed inconvincible wilful implacable mulish ossified pat opinionated pigheaded stiff-necked perverse inexorable hardline self-opinionated pertinacious dour formidable intractable unswayable crisp dogmatic unflexible incompliant doctrinaire do or die hold the line sticking to one's guns dug in hold your ground locked in hold the fort standing one's ground standing pat set in stone with a hide like an elephant

disinclined reluctant hesitant indisposed loath averse opposed unwilling antipathetic baulking balking unprepared afraid cagey cagy dubious ill-disposed loth nervous reticent slow unenthusiastic backward doubtful hesitating objecting protesting recalcitrant shy shying sticking uneager unsympathetic not disposed not in the mood resisting grudging hostile antagonistic demurring uninclined uncertain circumspect against counter not ready uncaring not keen not minded inimical wary chary remiss unenthusiastic about nervous about not in favour of frightened disheartened suspicious dismayed scared discouraged averse to hesitant about shy of cautious with chary of circumspect about diffident about queasy about mind jib at baulk at shrink from flinch from recoil from sweer demur at not about stick at vacillate about have scruples about have qualms about shy away from waver about involuntary disrelish have misgivings about have reservations about boggle at think twice about not have the heart to be cagey about forced laggard enforced refractory disobliging unwishful uncooperative begrudging unaccommodating unobliging indocile diffident wavering timid unsure tentative vacillating irresolute half-hearted halting sceptical indecisive skeptical faltering undecided iffy delaying lazy doubting unpredictable dawdling hanging back lacking confidence vacillatory cautious unconfident in doubt in a quandary in two minds in a dilemma shaky pendulous on the horns of a dilemma vacillant shilly-shally reserved unsteady wobbly resentful envious jealous equivocal unsettled rancorous sullen sulky complaining sour bitter ambiguous unresolved undetermined unconvinced unconfirmed distrustful leery indefinite fly-by-night unsavory questioning unassured unsavoury mistrustful chancy trustless untrusty touch and go ambivalent dithering stalling shilly-shallying oscillating havering dilly-dallying cunctatory having qualms having misgivings humming and hawing blowing hot and cold

proof impervious immune impenetrable repellent resilient imperviable proofed rainproof strong tight treated bombproof bulletproof childproof fireproof leakproof soundproof tamper-proof waterproof weatherproof windproof damp-proof able to withstand impermeable repelling -proof watertight waterproofed hermetic sealed showerproof galeproof stormproof

antagonistic hostile inimical opposed antipathetic averse unfriendly unsympathetic ill-disposed adversarial adversary against incompatible inhospitable jaundiced mortal negative agin anti at odds opposing set against at odds with at variance at variance with dead set against dissenting from in disagreement with on the warpath contrary belligerent combative adverse aggressive confrontational contentious opposite quarrelsome oppugnant allergic contra in opposition down on indisposed acting in opposition dissenting militant angry oppositional spiteful bellicose wrathful conflicting disapproving virulent dissident vitriolic unreceptive pugnacious argumentative reluctant difficult uncongenial unwilling adversative oppugning accusatorial unsociable truculent nasty

impermeable impenetrable impervious waterproof watertight airtight impassable impregnable sealed tight water-resistant closed damp-proof impassible water-repellent hermetic imperviable inviolable nonporous dense hermetically sealed leak-proof rainproof solid invulnerable unpierceable unyielding untouched unmoved unaffected immune unreceptive unswayable proof inaccessible obdurate unmovable unbending unfeeling impassive unapproachable unwavering rigid thick hard unbreakable puncture-proof indestructible unassailable unattackable secure safe compact murky firm bulletproof substantial unpiercable close tightly packed fortress-like waterproofed leakproof showerproof

lost impervious immune insusceptible closed hardened invulnerable obdurate unreceptive impenetrable rigid unsusceptible not subject to unimpressionable unresponsive unaffected by unmoved by untouched by

unconquerable indomitable insurmountable invincible unbeatable bulletproof enduring impregnable insuperable invulnerable irrepressible irresistible unstoppable unyielding indefeasible inexpugnable innate intractable secure unassailable unattainable undefeatable undefeated unsurpassable unshakeable impassable strong indestructible inviolable safe untouchable unattackable unflinching indefatigable unbending impenetrable overwhelming firm staunch resolute steadfast impossible stalwart hopeless intransigent lionhearted supreme dauntless determined challenging tough willful dogged doughty steely spirited unshakable stout powerful strong-willed well fortified well defended strong-minded stout-hearted safe and sound unfaltering unflagging feisty above criticism undismayed sacred hallowed sacrosanct holy insusceptible well-defended immovable insensitive impervious immune matchless solid fortified unsurpassed peerless unmatched unsurmountable excellent outstanding proof against unexcelled no-win inaccessible unmasterable ineluctable not beatable forget it no way relentless not a prayer unrelenting set persisting persistent inevitable inescapable inexorable overpowering persevering brave plucky fearless intrepid inflexible adamant heroic valiant untameable stubborn ruthless gritty obstinate mettlesome courageous pertinacious tenacious unwavering bold gutsy undaunted vigorous spunky gallant single-minded unswerving obdurate daring uncompromising manful valorous resolved rock-ribbed dedicated stouthearted gutty game unafraid purposeful audacious unhesitating fixed untiring greathearted undauntable headstrong implacable ballsy recalcitrant constant earnest committed heroical refractory lion-hearted forceful venturous wilful have-a-go unmanageable perverse steady intent unshrinking indurate hardy driven nervy insistent froward enthusiastic stiff confident contrary high-spirited defiant contumacious adventurous strenuous balky pigheaded bolshie decided self-willed ungovernable unruly stiff-necked bloody-minded dyed-in-the-wool iron-willed uncontrollable purposive hard-nosed devoted ardent wild uncooperative bulldog rigid undisciplined serious mulish unshaken restive difficult true cantankerous opinionated full of determination tireless hardheaded dashing unfearful bull-headed unbendable perseverant obstreperous patient unremitting fractious stroppy set in one's ways awkward dead set on wayward industrious unmalleable deliberate unadaptable hard-line avid zealous energetic unchanging noble keen disobedient indocile insubordinate dynamic daredevil manly faithful venturesome ossified loyal cussed adamantine untoward inconvincible hardened undeviating death-or-glory resilient hard bullheaded incompliant active intense unaccommodating strict iron pat self-opinionated four-square impavid fire-eating uncompliant unswervable passionate assiduous bent diligent settled unwearied set on bent on true-blue Herculean inexhaustible insuppressible unrestrainable unpersuadable rebellious ornery weariless fanatical undeterred chivalrous reliable frightless assertive unblenching unabashed rebel recusant diehard fierce sure trusty cross-grained spartan brassy temerarious bound eager incontrollable compulsive remorseless immutable herolike decisive pushy hell-bent ironclad assured unreasonable stubborn as a mule unswayable independent grim meaning business dogmatic opinionative pig-headed locked in contrarious as game as Ned Kelly go-ahead standing one's ground undisciplinable bound and determined argumentative bent upon self-assertive wrong-headed unsubduable immortal bravehearted uncontainable sporting direct self-disciplined firmly-based unkillable undiscouraged adventuresome dependable fervent devout redoubtable aweless straight fiery incessant unalarmed honourable macho great-spirited rigorous hidebound stringent stanch hardboiled buckled down cool blinkered unfearing orped lively brisk inalterable unalterable stable sturdy hard-working unchangeable brassbound unvacillating unmoved unbreakable heady fervid impassioned sworn tried-and-true responsible pious tried inveterate gung ho peppery gingery cocky icy sassy high-powered definite unfailing unceasing set in your ways hard and fast stern not put off not discouraged ambitious convinced reactionary traditionalist conservative urbane hairy honorable quixotic suave dignified mettled frisky sprightly out unwilling mutinous aggressive motivated with one's feet dug in with one's toes dug in deaf to reason superhuman disorderly steamroller powerhouse perky continuing plugging jumping go-go grind unstinted fireball continued hyper plodding obstinately disobedient firm in spirit perceptive vehement two-fisted sagacious keen as mustard animated tough-minded resourceful self-confident certain take charge mean ultra-conservative hard-core unprogressive deep-dyed tried and true hanging tough tried and tested intent on do-or-die determined to committed to the idea of tall in the saddle hell-bent on on one's mettle insistent on hell-bent upon hell bent on intent upon grand extravagant classic exaggerated epic renitent pervicacious inspired hungry enterprising consumed compelled obsessed turbulent violent delinquent incorrigible non-compliant elevated high-flown inflated grandiose good possessed thirsty desirous obsessive striving noncompliant resisting insubmissive radical opposing withstanding out of control champion mythological incurable long-standing eager beaver galvanized monomaniacal impelled like a loose cannon excited insurgent beside oneself badly-behaved freaked abandoned lawless fixated aspiring militant obsessional induced hopeful stand tall impulsive besetting pushed steered galvanised guided unwearying entrenched blimpish bigger than life go-getting self-starting hard-driving never-tiring insoluble thorny unpliable locked problematic knotty self-driven urged on goal-oriented dead set sedulous unsinkable painstaking fogyish stick-in-the-mud conformist tough nut hang tough imprudent forward chin-up foolhardy fortitudinous nose to grindstone stop at nothing demanding grumbly disobliging overbearing importunate pitiless irritable trying boorish finical tiresome vexed unpredictable testy hard to handle invidious choosy fiendish captious snappy sensitive ill-natured hard to please temperamental crotchety uppity touchy troublesome uptight chippy quarrelsome unamenable disputative sour oafish discontented tyrannical hypercritical picky prickly dissatisfied rude querulous bearish crabby thrawn huffy negative delicate oppressive hard to satisfy irritating fussy overcritical impolite disputatious irascible obstructive perfectionist particular fastidious over-particular finicky dictatorial critical ungracious unflappable wholehearted unmovable

close-minded blind closed-minded deaf doctrinaire dogmatic hidebound illiberal intolerant narrow-minded obstinate pigheaded rigid shortsighted stubborn unpersuadable small-minded prejudiced narrow provincial insular petty limited inward-looking restricted localist parochial small-town short-sighted myopic blinkered bigoted conventional sectarian biased petty-minded parish-pump inflexible dyed-in-the-wool diehard jerkwater blimpish entrenched partisan picayune Lilliputian small claustral discriminatory reactionary conservative little set strait-laced prudish priggish moralistic prim starchy stuffy puritanical prissy ultra-conservative chauvinist chauvinistic shockable opinionated puritan partial one-sided constricted lopsided one-eyed introverted borné inexorable obdurate xenophobic closed hick local sectional shallow regional unsophisticated circumscribed contracted secluded sequestered confined separated unimaginative uncharitable ungenerous set in one's ways selfish mean traditional orthodox unprogressive ultraconservative brassbound paleoconservative standpat traditionalistic archconservative mossbacked uncompromising button-down fundamentalist set in your ways set in one's opinions individualistic old-fashioned intractable buttoned-down hard-line die-hard jaundiced old-line fanatical old-school fixed in one's views racialist sexist racist nationalistic unenlarged strict Victorian unfair stiff formal old-maidish schoolmarmish schoolmistressy proper goody-goody warped parti pris Grundyish grudging distorted square unjust severe niminy-piminy extreme coloured staid colored uptight fuddy-duddy anti-Semitic straitlaced prim and proper extremist stick-in-the-mud homophobic mean-minded of the old school tight-laced inequitable governessy mimsy factional sententious genteel Pecksniffian unadventurous censorious stingy prepossessed twisted austere jingoistic cliquish resentful zealous authoritarian smug dictatorial disdainful nice-nelly straightlaced bluenosed sceptical spiteful contemptuous hateful fanatic denominational exclusive suburban disapproving pompous despotic slanted stern anti-gay heterosexist tyrannical skeptical conforming stilted arrogant weighted influenced preferential conformist straight preconceived tendentious magisterial inclined predisposed self-righteous niggling trivial maniacal radical rabid militant short-term improvident overscrupulous holier-than-thou sanctimonious single-minded activist ignoble clannish pedantic Pharisaic shabby nationalist schismatic uninformed nasty vulgar base cheap swivel-eyed hypocritical vain self-satisfied complacent upcountry corn-fed homespun outmoded pastoral unfashionable rude unpolished bucolic simple homegrown superpatriotic squeamish old-maid overnice demure overmodest interested jingoist mean-spirited contemptible malicious vindictive unobjective non-objective loaded overexact simpering pretentious scrupulous affected rigorous mincing artificial precise offish fastidious finicky racially discriminatory racially prejudiced racially bigoted ageist disablist conditioned lacking foresight dissident nonconformist splinter religious nonconforming unbalanced classist leaning fattist presupposing intransigent unreasoning conspiratorial devoted overzealous accessory sympathetic adhering unsympathetic unforgiving reserved sedate sober impersonal misleading favorably favourably unrepresentative ascetic fogeyish deadly musty cynical bitter jealous irritable unwilling outraged short-fuse indignant snappy irate averse upset antipathetic unindulgent worked-up waspish unforbearing fractious tilted humourless fusty forbidding pietistic envious old-fogeyish suspicious self-important hot bloated supercilious humorless as dry as dust puffy foetid warm fetid smoky smelly important unenlightened sordid tight bourgeois undemocratic parsimonious alt-right tightfisted totalitarian miserly anti-democratic oppressive repressive hair-shirt spartan correct district disenchanted disillusioned hostile soured pessimistic traditionalist decorous close-fisted draconian fascist stodgy misanthropic invidious green-eyed distrustful disappointed covetous town abstemious moral abstinent assertive Pooterish respectable doctrinal Biedermeier ceremonial ceremonious antiliberal proscriptive greedy penny-pinching emphatic overbearing imperious peremptory civic parish comme il faut straight-laced bien pensant pontifical neighbourhood vernacular geographical legendary territorial divisional bounded neighborhood yellow unenthusiastic tainted jaded unindifferent opprobrious imperative domineering insistent adamant high-handed authoritative arbitrary downright unchallengeable self-opinionated unquestionable categorical unyielding opinionative unbending opinioned fascistic cocksure confident definite stiff-necked egotistical unequivocal tenacious determined dictative wrong-headed bullheaded high and mighty

nonviolent peaceable peaceful irenic nonaggressive nonbelligerent pacific pacifist passive quiet without violence amicable amiable pacifistic peace-loving gentle friendly calm mild placid harmonious disciplined non-violent tranquil orderly strife-free still conflict-free conciliatory restful pacificatory complacent neighborly pacifical neighbourly without hostility cordial law-abiding unwarlike civilized ruly controlled compliant well behaved civilised sociable at peace free from strife bloodless moderate mellow restrained dovish on friendly on good terms well-behaved decorous dovelike on friendly terms polite obedient non-aggressive non-combative non-belligerent equable anti-war docile courteous manageable submissive amenable well mannered well-mannered diplomatic easygoing agreeable willing to please

buoyant flexible tough

adamant uncompromising determined firm immovable inflexible stubborn intransigent rigid unrelenting unyielding obdurate resolute unbending inexorable fixed steadfast unshakeable unwavering insistent relentless resolved set stiff stiff-necked unswerving adamantine bullheaded dogged hard hardened hardheaded hard-nosed headstrong implacable inconvincible iron-willed mulish obstinate opinionated ossified pat pertinacious perverse pigheaded self-opinionated self-willed strong-willed wilful willful indurate rock-ribbed steely unshakable dead set unbendable unswayable hanging tough standing pat set in stone tenacious intractable single-minded tough persistent staunch refractory persevering unflinching recalcitrant hard-line strict harsh contumacious bull-headed strong-minded decided bloody-minded stern indomitable unpersuadable remorseless stalwart uncooperative severe unfaltering indefatigable cussed rigorous constant solid unmalleable steady balky iron grim strong ruthless contrary merciless purposeful committed intent unshaken incompliant uncompliant undeviating unsparing pitiless dead set on stringent cantankerous unmanageable unreasonable bound deaf to reason diehard brassbound froward locked in cruel earnest hard-core stubborn as a mule unflagging unmovable dedicated set in one's ways hardline exacting bolshie stony spirited unforgiving vigorous unappeasable stout plucky mettlesome sure immutable undaunted hard and fast true callous authoritarian unhesitating unadaptable unsympathetic cross-grained insubordinate hard-hearted deliberate brave bold stony-hearted unchangeable courageous heavy-handed perseverant gritty tireless die-hard dyed-in-the-wool difficult unalterable gutsy spunky cast-iron unchanging settled stout-hearted heartless unfeeling hard-boiled purposive unmerciful draconian serious definite ornery rebellious manful meaning business pig-headed uncaring bulldog fierce austere cold assertive full of determination importunate ramrod defiant strenuous entrenched unemotional flinty immobile forceful fast assiduous untiring stable unbreakable unswervable four-square contrarious established valiant unmoved not giving an inch ardent stand pat wrong-headed wholehearted abiding persisting uncharitable standing one's ground inhuman inhumane bent upon unaccommodating irremovable untoward restive emphatic deep-dyed unassailable ferocious driven secure insensitive unremitting impassive mule compassionless patient invariable affectless faithful soulless cold-hearted stonyhearted sturdy ironhearted pachydermatous desensitized insensate unpermissive loyal ingrained certain cool obstreperous cold-blooded stroppy hardhearted mean renitent unflappable disobedient ungovernable wayward iron-fisted rooted sedulous impregnable unstoppable pushy inveterate unmoving uncompassionate mortal permanent intrepid case-hardened thick-skinned lacking compassion slash-and-burn take-no-prisoners devoted bent zealous compulsive indurated decisive brick-wall dogmatic narrow-minded militant marble-hearted dug in sticking to one's guns desensitised in earnest unqualified seasoned bound and determined hell bent on tough nut to crack changeless hard-and-fast as stubborn as a mule do-or-die hard as nails never-failing bent on enduring hell-bent on hell-bent hell-bent upon firmly-based awkward unbudgeable noncompliant stiffened non-compliant dour oppressive hidebound frozen petrified unfailing blinkered winner-take-all zero-sum high-stake win-or-lose immalleable durable forbidding disciplinary illiberal well-founded absolute uptight picky immoderate extreme invincible unbeatable unpitying savage barbarous brutal diligent rigidified fossilized bony thrawn mutinous unimpressionable unimpressible haughty uninfluenced cohesive indelible unvacillating unconquerable unrepentant impertinent bullhead unplacatable unmollifiable inescapable iron-handed unpacifiable unmodifiable quiescent pervicacious ungiving puritanical reactionary traditionalist conservative heady opinionative coherent boneheaded unreceptive convinced inalterable fossilised unabated pounding hard-headed cold fish proof against persuasion possessive unforgetful rocklike irreversible exact concrete stuffy proud aloof ineluctable crisp doctrinaire unflexible vicious bloodthirsty inclement stoney sadistic cut-throat dog-eat-dog barbaric tough nut static unvarying hard-shell locked-in robust ultra-conservative unprogressive set-on one-sided unsurpassable invulnerable out necessary ironclad compulsory no-nonsense hearty set in concrete lionhearted genuine rugged with a will of one's own determined to have one's own way do or die hold your ground hold the line hold the fort killer rancorous cutthroat malevolent surly fell ironfisted feral revengeful vindictive categorical set in your ways intent on set on determined to committed to the idea of tall in the saddle on one's mettle insistent on intent upon fearless bulletproof heroic insuperable untameable insurmountable long-standing mean business with one's feet dug in with one's toes dug in in place in position reliable dependable hard-hitting writ in stone cut-and-dried strait-laced decided upon nerveless imperturbable lusty ambitious undefeatable impassable doughty without pity with a heart of stone rocky no going back unsinkable drastic unsentimental motivated urgent demanding pressing whole-hearted vehement sincere like death and taxes blimpish all-or-nothing determinate dominant rough industrious keen good true-blue pious down-the-line trusty stanch devout steel nonmoving prevailing inexpugnable domineering going positive explicit consistent inspired avid hungry enterprising consumed enthusiastic compelled obsessed desperate pugnacious unbudging exigent heavy nonmotile active eager fanatical possessed thirsty desirous obsessive striving two-fisted hard-bitten thick fogyish stick-in-the-mud conformist galvanized monomaniacal impelled immotile honest heartfelt fervid impassioned meaning what one says serious-minded hard-shelled fixated energetic aspiring obsessional induced pushful peremptory tried-and-true allegiant trustworthy intense liege unquestioning indifferent through-and-through rock hard hang tough impulsive besetting pushed steered galvanised guided resounding reiterative imperious dire imperative continuous clamant burning monotonous crying unresponsive deep-rooted go-getting self-starting hard-driving frigid unfriendly blank expressionless deadpan self-driven urged on goal-oriented self-assertive deep-seated icy frosty chilly hostile anchored unwelcoming nailed quiet locked attached hitched stationary hooked situated still located tight coldhearted Rhadamanthine made fast poker-faced incurable deep bred-in-the-bone ineradicable deep-set intrenched confirmed irredeemable congenital long-established perennial sworn long-lived radicated continuing customary old lifelong usual inbred innate accustomed long-lasting habituated sound authoritative final confident conclusive safe unequivocal assured indubitable indestructible clear lasting indisputable undeniable incontrovertible dutiful unquestionable unmistakable flat compelling irrefutable unambiguous focused powerful aggressive incontestable passionate overbearing commanding toughened tried and true tried and tested fervent bossy inured focussed hardy infallible well-built convincing upright evident tried substantial feisty responsible real guaranteed imperishable autocratic known dictatorial demonstrable heavy-duty card-carrying obvious verifiable unfluctuating rock-solid uniform true blue in the bag valid conscientious definitive unerring binding effective honorable honourable undoubted incorruptible well-established inarguable supreme self-confident resilient eternal confirmable radical even fortified establishable lordly true-hearted bullish magisterial hard-wearing unchallengeable masterful patriotic out-and-out straight plain impervious audacious airtight hard-working tyrannical clear-cut forward ascertained self-assured cogent profound beyond doubt patent beyond question trusted provable through and through sharp trustable influential self-possessed invariant mad keen calculable perdurable chronic reinforced unarguable sure thing regular high-handed having down pat high-spirited unanswerable everlasting despotic forcible watertight impressive well-made imposing collected well-defined irrefragable proven composed impenetrable manifest well established dynamic scrupulous inviolable predestined destined undisputable unfading daring truthful concentrated potent made to last persuasive complete thorough dauntless salted away on ice thoroughgoing irrevocable supportive telling perpetual incorrigible incommutable equable habitual unafraid undying express adherent studious sustained accomplished unapologetic unashamed level bombproof pledged well fortified ultimate strapping overweening well-constructed muscular close indissoluble armoured significant incisive distinct palpable firmly established beyond dispute tyrannous autocratical tyrannic undismayed recognized trenchant armored arrogant unattackable high-principled recognised direct red-hot implanted absorbed engrossed orthodox poised keen as mustard confining behind one pure excessive gallant valorous redoubtable gung ho shatterproof unshrinking basic fundamental in-your-face unaffected strengthened concentrating can-do preoccupied agreed foolproof unconditional self-asserting unruffled occupied immersed healthy utter arranged independent violent inbuilt built-in calm dominating fiery doubtless unfazed stated riveted non-breakable nonnegotiable specified infrangible proved inevitable mighty subconscious lingering inherent embedded revering staid arbitrary unchanged longtime accepted full-bore self-reliant venerating greathearted gutty stouthearted undauntable heroical coercive straightforward dense important decent imperial inseparable solemn precise predictable arrant right-down brawny cynical irrepressible righteous unimpeachable true to life athletic leathery accurate instilled wrapped up effectual ringing plausible efficacious weighty lucid intelligent undeterred clamorous infixed finished sure of oneself game bosom transparent sealed not in doubt impassible truehearted deeply felt pertinent officious boon able-bodied undisputed nailed-on impeccable formidable single-minded about firm about stabile deep-down full-fledged fortress-like strongly made well-set obedient compact not backward in coming forward resolved to sinewy capable able veracious well defended by the book hard to please deeply ingrained fail-safe confiding obsessive about loving circumspect as sure as eggs is eggs on the level inflexible about out and out sure-fire fixated on fanatical about carved in stone solid as a rock beyond a shadow of a doubt affectionate string along with clinging self-disciplined mature ended not joking predisposed tending inclined leaning disposed hardboiled buckled down sine qua non like granite pegged unforgettable ineffaceable unblinking immoveable mullish unaltered unintimidated free from doubt persuaded satisfied for a fact competitive cocksure formal gut instinctive intrinsic planned prearranged hopeless endemic moored fastened risk-free brassy self-evident clinching masterly jelled high-powered irradicable inannihilable worn low-risk unbothered untouched unvaried uninterrupted unmodified never-tiring steamroller nervy powerhouse iron-jawed unabashed undebatable punishing punitive Draconian hellbent defined quantified credible engaged enthralled riskless hopeful nonbreakable resolute about driven in undoubting poignant acrimonious drawing grave spartan bidding ordering biased sagacious limited beyond hope systematic meticulous painstaking on one's side predetermined preset attentive impatient sticky preconceived apodictic manly engagé telelogical calculated surefire inextinguishable immortal assaultive high-pressure punitory brass-bound ironhanded onerous undiscouraged hulking husky beefy rock-hard upstanding dinkum tried and trusted dashing unquenchable bitter furious granite lion-hearted carnivorous open and shut mandatory dictated written brusque perceptive take charge grounded as thick as thieves thickset stark regimented adoring goody-goody worshipping worshiping heart-and-soul pietistic reputable respectable dyed-in-the wool built to last impermeable unwearied incessant Herculean inerrant questionless failsafe believing in oneself going for broke all out flat-out satisfying great material crystalline abrupt summary brisk going all the way fundamentalist in for long haul like bad penny in good faith well grounded uncontested unquestioned unchallenged acknowledged clear-sighted straight out firm in spirit animated tough-minded resourceful determining nasty insistent about careful incorrupt nonperishable deathless truculent virulent disciplined controlled religious as keen as mustard single-hearted old faithful true to the end given over to can't-miss salient playing hard ball to the core not put off not discouraged observant fixed as the laws of the Medes and the Persians not changeable by the numbers staying put hardhanded hale big not in question disciplinarian ascetical astringent browbeating ascetic traditional reverent etched in stone based on perfervid controlling self-respecting puissant be out for blood nose to the grindstone prayerful goody two-shoes adventurous have-a-go intuitive insightful relevant ingenious endless abrasive unjust unfair intolerant correct believable entire all exclusive enrapt whole undivided in fine feather inexhaustible weariless unceasing inborn longstanding torrid impenitent unreformable daredevil knockabout unpierceable repressive moral right just virtuous ethical nice flawless perfect lofty venturesome ballsy death-or-glory puncture-proof unbroken continual watchful alert well protected hale and hearty there are no two ways about it all sewn up unkind inconsiderate right-minded principled unappealable plugging jumping go-go grind unstinted hyper perky fireball continued plodding venturous sicker closed waterproof rational adult veridical undistorted square worthy creditable all right estimable storm-resistant stormproof cocky dogmatical Neronian imprudent herolike chivalrous chin-up foolhardy as game as Ned Kelly fortitudinous competent capable of being trusted nonbreaking unwreckable undestroyable inextirpable efficient inexterminable qualified hermetic undestructable unruinable irrefrangible lean balanced rowdy curt in charge well-armed flourishing well-protected high and mighty crack-the-whip throwing weight around egotistic pompous dictative standardized nonstop homogeneous regularised regularized standardised bona fide total determinative irremediable unreversible deep down shrewd practical realistic murky unpiercable hermetically sealed tightly packed no lie up front closely controlled strictly controlled rigidly enforced intensive fit unrectifiable unrepealable matter-of-fact down-to-earth like the Rock of Gibralter solid as rock all-consuming minding certified eager beaver steeled molded moulded conditioned in a straight line undisturbed world-weary cool-headed remove withstanding full-blooded affirmed hard-edged compacted packed hard-handed consolidated compressed out to fixed upon anxious to committed to intending to fixed on obsessed with resolved on impatient to decisive about determined on lodged in one's brain on the up and up well balanced well-balanced downright outright trying perfectionist sacrosanct unperturbed lacking sentiment secured attested glaring stressed pointed sober accented set firm tough as nails tiresome critical judgmental disapproving fussy as hard as nails as tough as old boots toughened by experience sacred without loopholes iron-clad one hundred per cent fibrous stringy peaceful recollected untroubled coolheaded serene limpid equal unworried tranquil sedate together placid self-composed smooth overexacting unamenable querulous troublesome cavilling nagging fractious holy no mistake for a face copper-bottomed specific univocal black-and-white hallowed untouchable quibbling disparaging hypercritical sticklerish faultfinding overscrupulous needy hairsplitting caviling censuring cavillous unalarmed inalienable demeaning carping censorious well-marked minute forthright graphic pronounced full clean-cut distinguishable noteworthy audible visible tangible undubitable silhouetted vivid well-grounded at peace black and white over-rigorous fault-finding over-particular over-strict over-exacting hard to satisfy over-censorious high-maintenance as plain as daylight clearly defined cut and dried crystal clear not vague intemerate as plain as the nose on your face unbreachable divine uninfringeable inviolate